UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Mexican rock bands and reggaeton artists were big winners at Los Premios TV in Los Angeles, where the political leanings of the host, Calle 13’s Residente, also had some time in the spotlight Thursday.

Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin and Yandel, nominated in six categories, won for best artist of the year and best video for “Abusadora,” which they performed during the celebration of the best of the year’s pop, rock and reggaeton from Latin America at Universal City’s Gibson Amphitheater.

“I want to thank Mexico, Puerto Rico and all the Latinos who support our music,” Wisin said, after rapper 50 Cent announced their award for artist of the year. “Also, someone who always believed in the revolution: 50 Cent.”

Pop diva Paulina Rubio won for best soloist and sang a bilingual duet with Cobra Starship’s lead singer Gabe Saporta.

Panda, an alternative group from Monterrey, won three “lenguas,” (lurid pink tongue statuettes) including best group or duo and best alternative act.

“With the explosion of reggaeton, we thought the winner would be, I don’t know, Calle 13,” lead singer Jose Madero said.

Calle 13 did win, for best urban artist. But best pop artist went to Reik, a trio from Mexicali, and alt-psychedelic band Zoe won for best rock artist.

For the first time, MTV held awards shows in Mexico City, Bogota and Buenos Aires, Argentina, and rebroadcast performances as part of the Los Angeles show, including songs by Spanish balladeer Alejandro Sanz and hip-shaking crossover star Shakira from Bogota.

The six regional awards went to Panda, Colombian alt-rockers Don Tetto, Peruvian pop group Adammo, Mexican singer-songwriter Paty Cantu, Argentine electropop band Miranda! and singer Loli Molina.

Fashion-forward dance artist Lady Gaga won song of the year for “Poker Face” and best new international artist. Best breakthrough artist went to the Italian duo Sonohra.